The community of Bush Lot, on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was left in shock after a 19-year-old hung herself on Sunday – it was her birthday.
Dead is Verona Gowkharan. The teen left a note for her mother saying, “I’m disappointed and imperfect.”
Verona Gowkharan
Reports are that the teen was discovered hanging from her bedroom rafter by her mother. The incident occurred at about 22:00h on Sunday.
Reports are the teen and her family went on an outing to Capoey Lake to celebrate her birthday and upon returning home, she went into her room and locked the door.
A few hours later her mother went to check on her and it was then she discovered the teen hanging. An alarm was raised and the Police were called. The Police subsequently found the suicide note.
Her parents were interviewed by detectives. They told the Police they had no disagreement with the teenager and they did not know if she had any problems.
A memory card along with flash drive which was found with the suicide note was lodged with the Police as investigations continue.
A close relative however told this publication that the teen was involved in a relationship with another teen in her community but relatives had disapproved.
Gowkharan’s body was taken to the Suddie Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.
